PCOS is linked to heart issues & miscarriages due to the MTHFR enzyme, crucial for DNA methylation. A study found PCOS women with certain MTHFR genes had more insulin resistance. Knowing MTHFR status can guide PCOS treatment.
A unique, first-of-its kind study [1] looked at brown fat in women with PCOS. Before we delve into the study, note that there are two maintypes of fat: brown, and white.Brown fat is considered to be metabolically active, asit behaves more like muscle than white fat. In fact, when it’s activated, brown fat actually burns …
We often associate the adrenals and their secretion of with stress and sleep, as well as their impact on blood sugar regulation.Most don’t realize that there’s a powerful connection between the liver and adrenal function, as well. Read on to discover how having a “sluggish” liver can disrupt this important function in our bodies. The …
The Liver, Bile, and the Brain Adrenal (HPA) Axis – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
When it comes to thyroid hormones, we have come a long way in understanding how they work over the past decade. As a doctor who treats many thyroid patients, I get questions about everything thyroid on a daily basis. I also have the opportunity to treat patients with thyroid medications and monitor their responses. As …
Why Reverse T3 is Not A Hormone Supervillain – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
PCOS-like hormone changes are part of normal puberty. During this transitional period, hyperandrogenemia (high levels of testosterone and similar hormones) is quite common. In fact, it’s actually a normal aspect of the maturing process: acne, and irregular periods are part of pubertal development. So when does it become PCOS? Lots of girls who are misdiagnosed …
PCOS in Teens and Adolescence – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
PCOS is a condition that has long been looked at as a women’s reproductive issue. It has also been unfortunately labeled as an infertility condition. In actuality, it’sa complex endocrine disorder that affects the entire body. Many people believe that PCOS will go away at menopause, or that having a hysterectomy will cure it. Nothing …
In my last article, I touched upon BPA (Bisphenol A) and how it affects PCOS. This chemical is a xenoestrogen, meaning that it’s a synthetic compound that imitates estrogen. As such, it may either behave in the same way as a person’s own hormones, or even interfere with naturally produced estrogen actions. Triclosan (TCS), a …
Xenoestrogens and PCOS: Triclosan – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
We all know that walnuts are good for us, but do you know why? There are a number of reasons for that, and this study (1) examined some of them in depth. 28 subjects with high body mass index, but without diabetes, were selected to test walnuts’ effect on the body. In particular, the test …
Walnuts: How They Affect Insulin, and What Does This Mean for PCOS? Read More »
Autumn has kicked into full gear here. Leaves are turning red and gold, the scent of wood smoke is in the air, and crisp days turn into chilly evenings. This is the time of year when we tend to crave warm, cosy comfort foods. Hot soups aren’t just soothing on an emotional level: they warm …
Spicy Chicken Crock-Pot Soup – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
We already know that Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the more significant endocrine disruptors in PCOS. It has been found that a single exposure to this chemical in the womb can induce PCOS in two generations of rats! We’re not rats, however, it’s already been found that BPA levels run higher in women with …
Serum Bisphenol A (BPA) and Testosterone in PCOS – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
